Why Consider a Career in Education Administration

Most people can't wait to get out of school and go out into the "real world" but there are those who just can't wait to go back. You may call them whatever you want but there are those who just want to stay in school and be educators. If you are one of those people who love being with children and teaching, then a career in education administration might just be waiting for you.

You can call them principal or director, but they basically play the same role - the administration of the school. Most of them start out as teachers and then while teaching, continue their education by getting a master's or doctoral degree. For you to become an education administrator, it is important that you have a background in teaching and at the very least, a master's degree in education administration or educational leadership.

As was said, most actually started out as teachers and then later advance into becoming one. However, depending on the state, most education administrators are required to be licensed in that field. More than that, continuing education in an effort to keep you updated in the field might also be a requirement of the job.

Before you run away screaming because of all the requirements (a master's degree, imagine!), just think of the kids that you will be influencing in your stint as an administrator? Don't you want to inspire more kids to be better? Just think of how many kids you can influence in your stint as education administrator.